Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League final

07 June 2023 , 23:47
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Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League final
Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League final

West Ham United have ended a wait of nearly 60 years for European glory after Jarrod Bowen's last minute goal gave them a dramatic 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final.

With time running out, the striker went clean through on goal and kept his nerve to finish past keeper Pietro Terracciano and send the Hammers faithful, not to mention manager David Moyes, into ecstasy. The Hammers had earlier led through Said Benrahma's penalty, before Giacomo Bonaventura's crisp striker levelled matters.

And in what is widely expected to be his final night in claret and blue, the result could be the perfect farewell for captain Declan Rice. The England international is now cemented in club folklore, as the first Hammer to lift a European trophy since the legendary Bobby Moore.

Stay tuned for post-match reaction from Prague.

That's a wrap!

Thanks for following our coverage of tonight's Conference League final, and what a night!

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This is an occasion West Ham fans will never forget. The celebrations will go long into the night...and tomorrow morning.

That is all we have time for tonight but check in first thing tomorrow as we bring you all the fallout from the Hammers success and the celebrations to come in East London!

Until then, good night!

The celebrations

West Ham fans will never get tired of watching this!

Celebrations in full swing!

A family occasion

Tonight was a massive personal moment for David Moyes, who has landed his first major trophy as a manager after over two decades.

What. A. Photo.

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West Ham fans celebrate in Prague

West Ham fans celebrate a special night in Prague. One they will remember for the rest of their life.

Rice on his future

Declan Rice has responded to speculation surrounding his West Ham future - amid links with Manchester United.

He told BT Sport: "It is not a goodbye yet. There is loads of speculation but nothing has happened. I am still a West Ham player. I have still got two years left on my contract. I love every minute of it."

More West Ham celebrations

Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League finalDeclan Rice celebrates West Ham's win (Getty Images)
Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League final

Moyes' West Ham redemption

It was a rare show of real emotion from this quiet man, this unassuming manager.

David Moyes ran onto the pitch, towards the joyous West Ham fans, as Jarrod Bowen finished with such exquisite beauty in the final minute of this incredible final. There was disbelief in his face…and pure, unadulterated joy.

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He had gone through agonies in a contest he admitted beforehand was the biggest of his entire football career - and those agonies will not have surprised him in the slightest. Nothing has ever come easy in his 45 years in football.

Read more here.

Rice in tears as he prepares to leave West Ham

Declan Rice will bow out of West Ham as a Bobby dazzler – and Jarrod Bowen will be canonised as a saint in the East end.

Bowen's last-gasp winner, 15 seconds from the end, should be enough to earn him lifelong recognition as the man who ended the Hammers' 43-year wait for a trophy. A statue should do it.

Rice, expected to quit the club in search of Champions League football, will go down in cor blimey country as only the third captain to lift a pot after East end royalty Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds.

Read more here.

Video as Rice lifts the trophy

West Ham lift the Conference League

Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League finalDeclan Rice lifts the Europa Conference League trophy (Getty Images)

Emotional Nolan

West Ham coach Kevin Nolan has delivered his verdict on the Hammers winning the Europa Conference League.

He told BT Sport: "We wanted this, I played for the club and have come back in a coaching capacity and it has been unbelievable. I am delighted for the gaffer, the hard work, and as you can see it is all coming out!

"To get back into the Europa League next year is another massive step. The emotions of the lads, all the fans, it is unbelievable for us being a part of it."

West Ham confirm victory parade

West Ham will perform a Victory Parade in the streets of east London after winning the Europa Conference League on Thursday evening.

A statement read: "The playing squad and coaching staff will parade the Club’s first major trophy since 1980 on a specially-commissioned open top bus, travelling from the Hammers’ old home at Upton Park to a reception at Stratford Town Hall."

West Ham celebrate Conference League success

Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League finalWest Ham celebrate after winning the Europa Conference League final (Getty Images)
Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League final

The winning goal

Here is how West Ham won the Europa Conference League. Some finish.

Full time: Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham

The Hammers have done it! They have secured their first major trophy since 1980!

Goals from Paqueta and Bowen secure David Moyes' side the Europa Conference League trophy - and the Hammers will now compete in the Europa League next season.

GOAL! Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham (Bowen 90')

Oh my word! West Ham have surely won it now!

Bowen runs clean through on goal and he slots the ball into the back of the net beyond the goalkeeper.

Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League finalJarrod Bowen scored the winner for West Ham in Prague (Getty Images)

Areola save

Amrabat shapes to shoot on the edge of the area.

He fires one towards the near post but Areola does well to hold it.

Biraghi fires well wide

Chance for Fiorentina as the ball falls for Biraghi from range.

However, the Italian slices his effort well wide.

Final 10 minutes

We are into the final 10 minutes at the Eden Arena and the game is finely poised.

Soucek has just close for the Hammers but his header was tipped wide.

Coufal well over

Coufal tries his luck from range but it flies well over.

West Ham have got more of a foothold on the game in the last few minutes after Fiorentina pressure.

Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League finalVladimir Coufal in action at the Eden Arena (Getty Images)

Milenkovic booked

Paqueta wins a foot race against Milenkovic just inside the Fiorentina half.

The Viola defender brings down his man and is handed a yellow card.

What a chance

Huge chance for Fiorentina to take the lead.

Mandragora is teed up by Cabral and hits it first time but the midfielder's shot flies just wide.

Antonio close

Paqueta slips the ball through to Antonio, who goes through on goal.

The forward's effort is well saved, but the offside flag goes up.

GOAL! Fiorentina 1-1 West Ham (Bonaventura 67')

Wow! Fiorentina are back level!

Bonaventura controls the ball inside the area and superbly slots the ball into the corner.

Game on!

Fantastic block

Fiorentina create an excellent chance as Gonzalez squares the ball across the ball to Cabral.

But the Brazilian's effort is blocked by Kehrer. Superb from the West Ham defender.

GOAL! Fiorentina 0-1 West Ham (Benrahma 62')

West Ham have the lead in Prague.

Benrahma keeps his cool to slot the penalty into the top corner.

The Hammers behind the goal go wild.

Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham as Hammers win the Europa Conference League finalSaid Benrahma celebrates after giving West Ham the lead (Getty Images)

Penalty to West Ham

The Hammers have a penalty!

Bowen controls the ball on his chest and it hits the hand of Biraghi.

VAR had a look at it and have given it.

Colin Millar

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